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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439, 658.69 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439, 658.69 and 233.51 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439 : 658.69 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439/658.69 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439x = 658.69 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439x = 153,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,810.70/439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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